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nanoFlash Recorder/Player

(Discontinued Product)

The nanoFlash from Convergent Design represents a huge leap forward in tapeless workflows. Easily mounted to your camera, nanoFlash is designed to record higher quality images than the camera itself, by capturing never-compressed video/audio from the HD-SDI or HDMI output. Widely adopted, over 5,000 nanoFlashes are serving the broadcast, government and owner-operator markets.

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Compact, Lightweight HD/SD Player/Recorder
Upgrade the video/audio quality of your existing camera.

Easily mounted to your camera, nanoFlash is designed to record higher quality images than the camera itself, by capturing never-compressed video/audio from the HD-SDI or HDMI output. 

nanoFlash utilizes the very high-quality Sony XDCAM 422 CODEC, recording the video/audio onto affordable and readily available Compact Flash Media, at up to 160Mbps (Long-GOP) or 220 Mbps (I-Frame). The footage can be stored in either Quicktime (MOV), MXF, or MPG file formats, providing near-universal NLE support as well as DVD / Blu-Ray authoring formats.

Record direct from an HD-SDI to cheap and easily available CompactFlash cards and record direct to your NLE systems file type. No more transcoding. With variable frame rates at your disposal you can record at 50/100 Mbps (Long GOP) or 220 Mbps (I Frame only).

As both a recorder and player, nanoFlash supports HD-SDI (in/out) as well as LTC in, wired remote control and power/start/tally light connector.

nanoFlash Advantages
  • Upgrade the video/audio quality of your existing camera:
    • 4:2:0 → 4:2:2 (color)
    • 1440x1080 → 1920x1080 (full-raster)
    • 25/35 Mbps → 50/100/140/160/220 Mbps (bit-rate)
    • Compressed 16-bit audio → Uncompressed 24-bit audio
  • Tapeless Workflow
  • Enhance recording capabilities of your camera with pre-record buffer, pull-down removal, interval recording, redundant recording, etc.
  • Portable HD/SD recorder for switcher output
  • Real-time DVD / Blu-Ray Encoding (.mpg file)
  • Field-proven in extreme locations: high/low temps, altitude, underwater, etc.
  • Works with most cameras (HD-SD/SDI or HDMI output and compatible format)

 

Specifications

Feature

Specification

Video Standards

HD-SDI, SMPTE 292M; SD-SDI, SMPTE 259M, HDMI 1.3a

Video Formats

1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30; 1080i50/59.94/60; 720p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60; 576i; 480i

Video I/O

Two BNCs, (1 Input, 1 output);  Two HDMI (1 Input, 1 Output) Type C; (No SD output via HDMI)

Record Features

High-Quality MPEG2 Compressed Recording using Sony hardware CODEC module, stored into Quicktime (MOV), MXF, or MPG file formats with audio and timecode.
User programmable Over/Under Crank, Time-Lapse, 3:2 and 2:2 Pulldown Removal, On-Screen Tally, Loop Recording, Record on Power-Up, Duration Recording, Numerous Record Triggers, Pre-Record Buffer (Cache Recording): 4 or 7 Seconds, depending on Bit-Rate

MPEG2 Profiles

422P@HL: 100, 140, 180, 220, 280 Mbps VBR (1920x1080i/p, 1280x720p, 4:2:2, I-Frame)

 

422P@HL: 50, 100, 140, 180 Mbps VBR (1920x1080i/p, 1280x720p, 4:2:2, Long-GOP)
MP@HL: 18, 35 Mbps VBR (1440x1080i/p, 4:2:0, Long-GOP) (XDCAM HD)
422P@ML: 30, 40, 50 Mbps, CBR (720x480, 720x576) 4:2:2, I-Frame (IMX)
MP@ML: 3,5,6,7,8,9 Mbps VBR (720x480, 720x576) 4:2:0, Long-GOP) (MPG Only)

Playback Control

Play, Fast-Forward (Depending on Bit-Rate), and Pause; Queue to Timecode

Media

Two CompactFlash card slots, Only Qualified Cards are supported, 133x to 600x, 8 GB to 128 GB, Only one CompactFlash card necessary for recording, Hot Swappable Media

Transfer Station

Compact Flash to USB 2.0 Reader Included

Monitor Support

External Pass Thru (E to E Direct or regular) to HD-SDI or HDMI Monitors

NLE Compatibility

Final Cut Pro, 6.0.4+; Avid 3+; Adobe CS3/4 with Main Concept Codec, CS5, 5.0.3.5+;
Avid < Version 5, 50 Mbps Long-GOP or any I-Frame bit-rate; Sony Vegas, 9+; Edius 5+

Menu System

LCD for Menu/Status, with simple keypad to control menu system, Time Remaining in Minutes, Card Status Indicators, Timecode Display, Frame Rate Display, Battery Voltage Display, LED Status

Timecode

HD-SDI Embedded (SMPTE RP-188) or LTC via the remote control input with optional cable,

Internal Timecode Generator (Time of Day, Free Run, Preset/Reset, Jam Sync), Internal Clock

Digital Audio I/O

HD-SDI Embedded up to 8-Channels, uncompressed, 24-Bit, 48kHz

Analog Audio Input

3.5 mm input jack, 1 balanced or 2 unbalanced, mic or line, 24-Bit, 48kHz audio, audio level meters

Analog Audio Output

3.5 mm output jack, headphone or consumer line level, monitor any channel pair, menu selectable

Remote Control (Option)

Wired Remote Control with Tally Light and LTC Input, cable available at extra cost

Power Requirements

6 to 19 Volts DC, < 6 watts (active) / under 0.3 watt (automatic idle mode, with no video input)

Size, Weight

107 x 94 x 36 mm  (4.2 x 3.7 x 1.4”); 385 grams (0.85 lb); Aluminum Case

Environmental

+70⁰C to -20 ⁰C Ambient Temp (Operating);  +75⁰C to -40 ⁰C (Storage)

nanoFlash Bundle

nanoFlash Recorder, HD-SDI cable, HDMI cable, Hotshoe with 1/4"x20 Ball Mount, 
Universal AC Power Supply, P-Tap Power Cable, USB 2.0 CompactFlash Card Reader

Optional Accessories

2-Cell Lithium Hour Battery (~3 Hour) and Charger, Remote Control, D-Tap and XLR Power Cables

Notes

Many batteries and mounting accessories available through third parties.

 

Compact Flash backup available via Nexto DI (www.nextodi.com)

 

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Qualified Media

  Standard-Def Video      High-Def Video
Bit-Rate (Mbps) 5 9 30 40 50 18 35 50 100 140 180 220 280
                  HD I-Frame Only Rates        
  SD Long-GOP SD I-Frame (IMX) HD Long-GOP Rates  
Total Capacity Record Capacity (Minutes)          
   16 GB 426 237 68 50 40 112 55 40 20 15 12 9 7
   32 GB 852 474 136 100 80 224 110 80 40 30 24 19 15
   64 GB 1704 948 272 200 160 448 220 160 80 60 48 38 30
   128 GB 3408 1896 544 400 320 896 440 320 160 120 96 77 60
                           
Qualified CF Cards                          
Delkin 300X 32GB  
**Delkin 420X/450X/500X 8/16/32/64GB  
**Delkin 625X/700X 32GB  ✓ ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Delkin 700X/1000X 32GB  ✓ ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Delkin 700X/1000X 64GB ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Delkin 700X/1000X 128GB  ✓ ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Lexar 300X/400X 32GB
Lexar 600X 32GB
***Axtremex 600x/800x 128GB ✓ 
***Axtremex 600x Plus/800x 64GB
Transcend 400X 64GB  
Transcend 600X 32GB  ✓  ✓  ✓ ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓ 
PhotoFast 533X 64/32GB ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓   
PhotoFast Plus 533X 32GB ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Hoodman 675X 32/16/8/4GB ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓  
Wise 533X 128/64/32GB ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓   ✓    ✓
                           
**Delkin 420x/450x/625x cards require nanoFlash firmware 1.6.245 or later.
***Currently shipping Axtremex cards CompactFlash cards support 280Mbps, previous support up to 220Mbps.
 
PLEASE NOTE: We no longer recommend use of SanDisk Extreme and SanDisk ExtremePro.

Sample Footage

720p24-60

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
10sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV  
25sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV  

720p24

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
5sec
.MOV     .MOV     .MOV     .MOV     .MOV
10sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
25sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV

720p25

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
5sec
.mxf

    .mxf     .mxf     .mxf     .mxf
10sec
.mxf

  .mxf   .mxf   .mxf   .mxf
25sec
.mxf

  .mxf   .mxf   .mxf   .mxf

720p30

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
5sec
.MOV     .MOV     .MOV     .MOV     .MOV
25sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV

720p50

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
5sec
.MOV     .MOV     .MOV     .MOV     .MOV
10sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
25sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV

720p60

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
5sec
.MOV     .MOV   .MOV   .MOV     .MOV
10sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
25sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV

1080p24 - 60

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
5sec
.MOV     .MOV   .MOV   .MOV     .MOV
10sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
25sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV

1080p24

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
5sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
10sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
25sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV

108025

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
5sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
10sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
25sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV

1080p30

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
5sec
MOV     .MOV     .MOV     .MOV     .MOV
10sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
25sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV

1080i50

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
5sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
10sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
25sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV

1080i60

  180Mbps
(I 422)
  280Mbps
(I 422)
  35Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
  100Mbp
(LG 422)
5sec
MOV     .MOV     .MOV     .MOV     .MOV
10sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV
25sec
.MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV   .MOV

480i

      30Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
5sec
    .MOV   .MOV
10sec
    .MOV   .MOV
25sec
    .MOV   .MOV

576i

      30Mbps
(LG 420)
  50Mbps
(LG 422)
5sec
    .MOV   .MOV
10sec
    .MOV   .MOV
25sec
    .MOV   .MOV

Manufactured in the USA

At Convergent Design we take great pride in the products we design and manufacture. Our products are developed, designed, manufactured, tested and serviced in our facility in Colorado Springs, CO by product designers, engineers and technicians that truly care about the quality and commitment that goes into every unit.

You can take pride in knowing that your Convergent Design device is manufactured to the highest possible standards and supported by our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

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Tel. ++(720)221-3861 

 
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